Cost of Living in Bellingham, WA
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$21,528
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
109.6
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Bellingham, WA is roughly 10% more expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
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Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 66
Enrollment 24,622
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 0%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 5
Avg In-State $4,597
Avg Out-of-State $10,794
Avg Grad Rate 54.8%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness | 11 | $0 | 100.0% |
| Western Washington University | 14,651 | $7,997 | 66.0% |
| Bellingham Technical College | 1,850 | $3,195 | 45.0% |
| Whatcom Community College | 3,490 | $3,633 | 36.0% |
| Northwest Indian College | 696 | $3,564 | 27.0% |